Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock, shall be there in the cities of Gilead;
Parallel translations
- KJV Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our cattle, shall be there in the cities of Gilead:
- BSB Our children, our wives, our livestock, and all our animals will remain here in the cities of Gilead.
- NKJV Our little ones, our wives, our flocks, and all our livestock will be there in the cities of Gilead;
- NASB Our little ones, our wives, our livestock, and all our cattle shall remain there in the cities of Gilead,
- NLT Our children, wives, flocks, and cattle will stay here in the towns of Gilead.
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Quick answer
They confirm their families and livestock will remain in the cities of Gilead while the men go to war. They spell out the practical arrangement they are committing to.
Overview
Reuben and Gad detail that their wives, children, and herds will stay behind in Gilead's cities as the warriors cross over. The concrete plan shows their seriousness and good faith. It also displays an ordered care for both family and duty, holding together responsibilities to household and to the wider people of God.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Josh 1:14Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock, shall live in the land which Moses gave you beyond the Jordan; but you shall pass over before your brothers armed, all the mighty men of valor, and shall help them
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